Folic acid: supplementation reduces the risk of autism
Consuming at least 800 micrograms of folic acid during pregnancy suppresses the risk of autism associated with fetal exposure to ...
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Endocrine disruptors: all pregnant women exposed
All pregnant women are exposed to environmental pollutants. Pesticides are the most common, alongside phthalates.Whether in the streets or at ...
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The Giboulot case highlights the dangers of pesticides on health
The organic winegrower was ordered to pay a fine of 1000 euros, including 500 euros suspended, for refusing to treat ...
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Pesticides: an alarming study on their toxicity
The dangers of pesticides are being increased. According to a study by the controversial Professor Seralini, they are up to ...
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Pesticide substances in our children’s hair.
The Générations Futures association reveals its EXPPERT 3 reports concerning children's exposure to endocrine disrupting (EP) pesticides. The results are ...
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Pesticides: the appeal of 1,200 doctors heard
After the appeal of 1,200 doctors alerting to the dangers of pesticides, the Minister of Ecology Philippe Martin announced measures ...
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Chlordecone: pollution will last another seven centuries
The pesticide chlordecone causes premature births and cancer. According to specialists, the pollution of the Antilles should last several more ...
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Chlordecone: risk of prematurity and prostate cancer confirmed
According to a study by Inserm, maternal exposure to the pesticide chlordecone is associated with an increased risk of prematurity. ...
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Pesticides: fears about the sperm of exposed teens
The semen of adolescents who have been exposed to organochlorine pesticides exhibits abnormalities in adulthood, according to a study.The long-term ...
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Two insecticides deemed neurotoxic by Europe
According to the European Food Safety Agency 2 insecticides could affect the development of the human brain. It therefore recommends ...
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Gestational diabetes: exposure to pollutants increases the risk
Exposure to certain resistant organic pollutants during pregnancy is associated with a 4 times higher risk of gestational diabetes. In ...
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Parkinson’s: a flight attendant accuses insecticides in planes
An ex-steward will attack the Australian state after declaring Parkinson's disease. According to him, insecticides sprayed in aircraft cabins are ...
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Europe: the Food Safety Authority weighed down by conflicts of interest
According to a report, 122 of the 209 experts of the European Food Safety Authority are in conflict of interest ...
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Health: Europe exonerates pesticides
The European Food Safety Authority is not alarmed by the danger of pesticides. For these experts, only two pathologies could ...
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Food: lovers of organic products less victims of obesity
According to a study, lovers of organic products are less affected by obesity than others. They are also more educated ...
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Pesticides: wines 3000 times more contaminated than water
All French wines are contaminated by pesticides, reveals an investigation by UFC-Que Choisir. These residue levels can be 3000 times ...
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Pesticides: contamination of wines affects the whole of France
A survey by UFC-Que Choisir shows the presence of pesticides in all French wines. Even organic wines are not spared.Bordeaux ...
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9 out of 10 strawberries contain pesticides
A survey carried out on strawberries sold in supermarkets revealed that more than 90% of the trays contain pesticide residues. ...
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Fish: the health effects of mercury and PCBs
In order to limit the risks of contamination with mercury, PCBs and dioxins, the Food Safety Agency (ANSES) has just ...
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Pesticides: the real effects on health
Studies carried out over the past 30 years have established a link between direct and indirect exposure to pesticides and ...
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Pregnancy: pesticides implicated in the prevalence of autism
Pregnant women who are exposed to pesticides endanger their children. These neurotoxic products greatly increase the risk of autism in ...
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Pesticides: the French three times more exposed than the Americans
The InVS has just published a study which shows that the French are three times more exposed than the Americans ...
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Mineral waters do not pose a health problem
An investigation revealed traces of pollutants in some bottled water. Despite this, 60 million consumers reaffirm that the quality of ...
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Pesticides: an association denounces the underestimation of France
According to a European survey, France uses fewer pesticides in food. But for Générations Futures, the authorities would analyze 2 ...
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Pesticides: the alert of Limousin doctors
Limousin doctors are sounding the alarm on the health risks associated with the intensive use of pesticides. They are asking ...
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Winegrowers victims of pesticides
The Générations Futures association publishes a worrying survey on the exposure to pesticides of employees in the vineyards and those ...
Read moreSix times less pesticide residues in toddlers who eat organic
February 10, 2003 - Children 2-4 years old fed organic foods have six times lower levels of pesticide residues than ...
Read moreLess pesticide residues in organic fruits and vegetables
May 13, 2002 - A study on pesticide residues in organic fruits and vegetables has ruled in favor of organic ...
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